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A cold but dry day. A tough event with the finish higher than the start, a fast descent for just over a mile then a long ascent for nearly 3 mile before the final 1 mile slightly downhill. This is a chalk downland course soo free draining and not very muddy.

Team: First Lewes AC, second Hailsham Harriers, third Heathfield/Uckfield.

For those who like mud this race did not disappoint. A cold frosty start to the day but the sun come out so by the start of the junior race at 10.30 it was a pleasant fresh day. For this cross country league a fairly flat course but the mud made sure everyone worked for their tea and cake afterwards.

Team: First Lewes AC, second Heathfield/Uckfield, third Hailsham Harriers.

The ESSCCL has received a grant from The Rotary Club of Chichester to encourage the furtherance of running numbers especially Juniors of both sexes. They expressed a wish to buy a further banner with the balance on attracting Juniors.

Another 'proper' course with plenty of muddy. Whilst wet underfoot, and showers before the start the rain held off and the sun came out. This is a hilly two lap woodland couyrse. The event was hosted by Wadhurst Runners.

First team was Hailsham Harriers, second place, Heathfield/Uckfield and Lewes AC third

Juniors 800m: first Ziggy Henry, second Alex Bailey, third Freya Henry: 1600m, first George Dyer, Secons James McCarthy, Third Matt McCarthy.

Full results are on the results page. Also see the photos page for 149 photos from the event so most runners should find themselves somewhere. The pictures were taken by my wife Lorraine as official photographer.